Graduate Behaviour Mentor

Academics Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,682 - 18,450; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Behaviour Mentor to join their team. The role involves supporting students aged 11 to 18 with mental health needs and behaviour changes. Key responsibilities include providing classroom support, managing behaviour, and serving as a positive role model. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Psychology or a related field and experience working with challenging behaviour. This is a full-time position with working hours from 08:30 to 15:30, offering a salary between £85 and £100 per day.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology or related field.
• Experience in a school setting is beneficial.
• Experience working with children and/or adults with challenging behaviour is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support in the classroom.
• Help manage students’ behaviour and develop their social skills.
• Serve as a positive role model for students’ education.
• Contribute to students’ preparation for independent living.

Skills

Experience working with children and/or adults with challenging behaviour

Ability to be resilient

Education

Graduate in Psychology, Criminology, or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you a university graduate interested in mental health and behaviour? Are you interested in positive reinforcement and helping to inspire young people with challenging behaviour? Are you considering a future in youth work or psychology?

An Alternative Provision just outside of Westbury is looking for a Graduate Behaviour Mentor to join their team on a full-time basis, starting immediately. As a Graduate Behaviour Mentor, you will be supporting students aged 11 to 18 with mental health needs and behaviour changes throughout the school day, helping to support them socially, emotionally and academically.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support in the classroom under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Help manage students’ behaviour and develop appropriate social and emotional skills while fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment.
• Serve as a positive role model, supporting students’ education and promoting behaviours they can trust and model.
• Contribute to students’ ability to thrive post-education and prepare for independent living after leaving school.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate in Psychology, Criminology, or related field.
• Experience working with children and/or adults with challenging behaviour is beneficial.
• Experience in a school setting is beneficial.
• Ability to be resilient and ready for a challenge; willing to work in a challenging environment.

Role Details

• Full-time Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30
• Salary: £85 to £100 per day
• Location: Westbury

Application

If you are interested in this Graduate Behaviour role and feel you are ready for a challenge then please click ‘APPLY NOW’!